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Webcam Group
We would like to explore using a webcam to facilitate group meetings over the Internet and how it could be used for other help desk functions. In doing so, we will discuss what a webcam is, its uses, and the cost issues that surround it. We will discuss advantages of using a webcam for videoconferencing and equipment that would be needed for set up and support.
A webcam can be described as a “webpage that hosts images or even live video streams served by a digital camera attached to a computer” (http://developers. ... For the purposes of this report, when we discuss a webcam it should be interpreted in the context of a digital camera attached to a computer to send live video streams, not necessarily over a webpage. ...
In a corporate environment, a webcam can be much more cost effective to set up and maintain for conference calls than to use a dedicated phone line. ... A webcam based video conferencing system consists of the following components: computer, webcam, full duplex sound card, headset or speaker and microphone, and codec for audio/video compression. ...
Now that we have discussed the savings that can be enjoyed by implementing a webcam, we can discuss what you may expect to pay out of pocket for startup expenses. From out research, we estimate that you could pay on average $1500 for a nice webcam. This figure of course varies for the purpose you intend on using the webcam. ... ico
Multimedia: Content such as Flash, AVI or MPEG
Screen casting: Broadcast software running on your PC
Recordings: Record your meeting
Be cautious when using an online company to conduct webcam meetings. ...
With the use of a webcam, and a decent technical person, a company could find training a very easy process and not need to use a company like Webtrain.
Approximate Word count = 1446
Approximate Pages = 5.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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